Given below are two statements:

Statement $I$ : The decrease in first ionization enthalpy from $B$ to $Al$ is much larger than that from $Al$ to $Ga$.

Statement $II$ : The d orbitals in Ga are completely filled.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

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  • A

    Statement $I$ is incorrect but statement $II$ is correct.

  • B

    Both the statements $I$ and $II$ are correct

  • C

    Statement $I$ is correct but statement $II$ is incorrect

  • D

    Both the statements $I$ and $II$ are incorrect

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$(i)$ Its aqueous solution is alkaline to litmus.

$(ii)$ It swells up to a glassy material $Y$ on strong heating.

$(iii)$ When conc. $H_2SO_4$ is added to a hot solution of $X$, white crystal of an acid $Z$ separates out.

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Given below are two statements: One is labelled as Assertion $A$ and the other is labelled as Reason $R$:

Assertion $A$ : The stability order of +$1$ oxidation state of $\mathrm{Ga}$, In and $\mathrm{Tl}$ is $\mathrm{Ga}<\mathrm{In}<\mathrm{Tl}$.

Reason $R$ : The inert pair effect stabilizes the lower oxidation state down the group.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below :

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